How PatternBuilderMAX offers a route to AI for law firms

In an era where AI is increasingly becoming a focal point for legal practices, UK law firms are recognising the transformative potential of responsible AI adoption. In a recent Advanced survey, over a quarter of these firms are already utilising some form of AI, with almost half actively exploring its integration into their workflows.

One of the key areas where AI shows promise is in expediting legal processes, including contract writing, accessing case law, and reviewing precedents. However, a significant number of law firms, roughly a third, express concerns about the potential risks associated with AI implementation which would indicate a desire among many to take a low-risk, measured approach to implementing artificial intelligence into their workflows, where the control rests firmly with the legal practice.

PatternBuilderMAX from legal-centric document management solution NetDocuments, is one such AI tool that has been designed to provide a tailored, measured approach to AI adoption within the legal sector.

It empowers legal teams to create custom generative AI prompts and automations tailored to the unique needs of their practice areas and specific legal tasks. Its no-code approach ensures that legal experts are in control of the customisation process, making it flexible and intuitive. The tool allows firms to build, modify, and tailor apps without the need for extensive coding knowledge.

The tool brings a revolutionary approach to document creation by embedding document assembly directly into the document management system. Gone are the days of traditional "find and replace" methods. Instead, PatternBuilderMAX offers custom automations that populate user inputs into Word and PDF documents, automatically saving them in designated folders or workspaces within seconds. This not only ensures error-free documents but also drastically reduces the time spent on manual document creation.

PatternBuilderMAX simplifies complex tasks by connecting multipart processes like approvals and reviews. Its powerful document automations incorporate a firm's unique rules and logic, making end-to-end processes smoother for legal professionals, clients, and customers. Importantly, the tool inherits NetDocuments' sophisticated multilayer security and compliance certifications, ensuring that firms can innovate while remaining compliant with industry regulations.

Firms already using PatternBuilderMAX have reported major efficiencies, including a significant reduction in the time it takes to prepare documents, with some cases experiencing up to a 90% time saving. This newfound efficiency not only frees up staff to serve more clients but also enables them to focus on higher-level, strategic legal work.